Mystery

Woman Sets Out On Hike With Friends In 1981 And Is Never Heard From Again
Thelma Melton—known affectionately as “Polly” to those closest to her—had never been one to stay in one place for long. At 58, a retired schoolteacher with no children of her own, she shared a quiet life with her husband, Bob, in Jacksonville, Florida.
By Matesanzabout 13 hours ago in FYI
Teen Missing Since 1984 Found Skeletonised At Classmate's Home
Just after 2pm on 26th July 1984, 16 year old Diego Fernández Lima of Buenos Aires, Argentina, said goodbye to his mother—never knowing it would be the last time, as he headed over to a friend’s house.
By Matesanzabout 16 hours ago in FYI
The Worst TSA Wait Times in Recent Memory
If you traveled recently, you probably heard the horror stories—or lived one yourself. Travelers missing flights, lines wrapping through terminals, and wait times stretching into hours. In early 2026, U.S. airport security reached a breaking point, producing some of the worst TSA delays in history.
By AnthonyBTVa day ago in FYI
Inside the Latest Rocket Launch
Space exploration just took another giant leap forward. The most recent major rocket launch—Artemis II—has captured global attention, marking a powerful return to deep space travel and signaling the beginning of a new chapter in human exploration.
By AnthonyBTVa day ago in FYI
350 years after: D’Artagnan’s possible resting place found
As a child, I was a restless soul, always seeking adventure. I was the instigator and organizer of practically all the large-scale games in the neighborhood where I grew up with 20 boys and only 2 girls. Sometimes I even managed to rally players from the neighboring village, and then our games would become truly epic.
By Aurel Stratana day ago in FYI
Why Japan’s indigenous Jōmon women preferred “immigrant” Yayoi men
Human history is, above all, a story of movement. Beginning with the Out of Africa migration some 60,000–70,000 years ago, our species spread across every habitable continent.
By Aurel Stratana day ago in FYI
Beverly Hills Tennis Coach Vanishes After Befriending Homeless Man
It’s no secret that Beverly Hills is home to one of the wealthiest communities in America, where grand homes and lavish lifestyles define the landscape. Yet beneath this polished image lies a quieter, darker reality. Along these affluent streets, a growing population of unhoused individuals struggles to survive—often unseen and largely unwelcome.
By Matesanz2 days ago in FYI
"The Black Point: A Chronicle of the Great Disconnection and the Soul’s Final Strike"
The Disconnection Protocol: Chronicles from the Black Point I. Waking Up in the Fissure The modern world is experiencing a phenomenon that institutions are quick to label. They call it a mental health crisis, chronic burnout, or a failure to integrate. But for those of us on the inside, it feels as if the scenery of a movie set is beginning to peel off the walls. It is that precise moment when you stop believing in the script.
By Lorena Alonso3 days ago in FYI
The Strange Disappearance of Brandon Swanson
In 2008, Brandon Swanson was a 19 year old from Marshall, Minnesota, and a student at Minnesota West Community and Technical College. He had a strong passion for learning and was widely regarded as an intelligent, responsible, and dependable young man.
By Matesanz3 days ago in FYI
New genomes have finally answered the puzzle of squid evolution.
Cuttlefish and squid have always been somewhat enigmatic. They solve problems in ways that appear almost too brilliant for animals without backbones, flash colours, and move with abrupt bursts of speed.
By Francis Dami7 days ago in FYI
The Great Sock Detective Agency: Hunting Down Niall Horan\'s Lucky Footwear
The Unseen Battle of the Backstage Lost-and-Found Life on the road for a mega-band like One Direction was a finely tuned machine, but even the most meticulously planned tours had moments of chaotic spontaneity. Amidst the grandeur of sold-out arenas and the frenzy of fan interactions, the mundane realities of everyday life persisted. And nothing, it seemed, could throw a bigger wrench into the pre-show ritual than a misplaced item – especially when that item belonged to Niall Horan and was considered his "lucky" something. Of all the misplaced items, from sunglasses to guitar picks, one particular incident stands out as a hilariously desperate quest: the hunt for Niall's missing lucky sock.
By Queen f7 days ago in FYI
How To Gain Some Unique Perspective About What You See
Why is it time to put on your thinking caps? Is it really that hard to put it on and figure things out? If you spend any time paying attention to the world, and you pay any attention to the social media buzz, for many this is still hard to figure out. Most of them, probably aren't in school anymore, and are living life on autopilot. Maybe it's time to put your thinking caps back on, and examine the way the world looks from a broader perspective.
By Jason Morton8 days ago in FYI